Eaglemoss Warships of the World WW0077 Mogami-class Heavy Cruiser Diecast Model IJN, Kumano, 1938 |
1:1100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Mogami-class Heavy Cruiser | | 7.25" | | 0.75" |
Kumano was one of four Mogami class of heavy cruisers in the Imperial Japanese Navy, serving in World War II. She was named after the Kumano River Kii Peninsula on the island of Honshu in central Japan. The Mogami-class ships were constructed as "light cruisers" (per the Washington Naval Treaty) with five triple 6.1-inch dual purpose guns. They were exceptionally large for light cruisers, and the barbettes for the main battery were designed for quick refitting with twin 8-inch guns. In 1937 all four ships were "converted" to heavy cruisers in this fashion. Kumano served in numerous combat engagements in the Pacific War, until she was eventually sunk by carrier aircraft from Task Force 38 while she was undergoing repairs at Santa Cruz, Philippines in November, 1944.
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The Eaglemoss "Warships of the World" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of naval warships in 1:1100 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
This series was originally produced for the Japanese market and so the display stand is written in Japanese. Nevertheless, the beauty and detail of the models speak for themselves - no translation necessary!
Eaglemoss "Warships of the World" diecast models feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation display stand.
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